insoluble
[ in-sol-yuh-buh l ]
/ ɪnˈsɒl yə bəl /
adjective
incapable of being dissolved: insoluble salts.
incapable of being solved or explained: an insoluble problem.
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British Dictionary definitions for insoluble
insoluble
/ (ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl) /
adjective
incapable of being dissolved; incapable of forming a solution, esp in water
incapable of being solved
Derived forms of insoluble
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Medical definitions for insoluble
insoluble
[ ĭn-sŏl′yə-bəl ]
adj.
Not soluble.
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Scientific definitions for insoluble
insoluble
[ ĭn-sŏl′yə-bəl ]
Not capable of being fully dissolved. Fats and oils are insoluble in water.
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